Puku

Kobus vardonii

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Bovidae

About

The puku is a medium-sized antelope found in wet grasslands in southern Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia and more concentrated in the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Nearly one-third of all puku are found in protected areas, zoos, and national parks due to their diminishing habitat.

Fun Fact

Puku are found almost exclusively in marshy grassland and dambos, where they eat grasses.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found almost exclusively in marshy grassland and dambos, where they eat grasses.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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